Credit Suisse Economic Expectations reflect the assumptions of experts about important global financial markets. The index is compiled based on a survey of 300 representatives of banks, insurance companies and financial departments. The survey participants express their six-month outlook regarding the state of economy, inflation level, interest rates, stock markets and exchange rates in the eurozone, Germany, Japan, the USA, Great Britain, France and Italy, as well as their expectations regarding oil prices. The indicator growth can have a positive effect on the Swiss franc quotes.
Credit Suisse Switzerland Economic Expectations
Last release
Actual
-11.1
Forecast
-48.6
Previous
-35.0
Next release
Actual
Coming in 6 days
Forecast
55.9
Previous
-11.1
Date (GMT)
Reference
Actual
Forecast
Previous
Sep 2009
58.0
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18.6
Aug 2009
18.6
—
0.0
Jul 2009
0.0
—
9.7
Jun 2009
9.7
—
-3.9
May 2009
-3.9
—
-27.7
Apr 2009
-27.7
—
-57.1
Mar 2009
-57.1
—
-57.7
Feb 2009
-57.7
—
-66.7
Jan 2009
-66.7
—
-76.2
Dec 2008
-76.2
—
-88.5
Nov 2008
-88.5
—
-91.1
Oct 2008
-91.1
—
-44.4
Sep 2008
-44.4
—
-79.6
Aug 2008
-79.6
—
-76.9
Jul 2008
-76.9
—
-63.8
Jun 2008
-63.8
—
-60.4
May 2008
-60.4
—
-71.4
Apr 2008
-71.4
—
-71.1
Mar 2008
-71.7
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